The "Monitor" was built in 1984 in Deltaville, Virginia and was purchased by the Handrigan family in September 1985. The "Monitor" is considered to be a "low profile" boat, because she is streamlined and has a low center of gravity. This design makes for an extremely stable "sea boat". She carries a crew of 4 and fishes the continental shelf south of New England from May until December. Her gear is then brought home and stored before it is readied for the next lobster season. She is maintained in similar fashion to her larger sister ship, the "Courtney Elizabeth," and was The Lobster Guy's first command. Main engine=12/71 Detroit Diesel Auxiliary power plant 40 kilowatt John Deere/Luger Length = 68 feet Width = 19 feet Draft = 8 feet Cruising Speed = 8 knots |